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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters Fourteen through Sixteen.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Sacks points out that many doctors and patients are still looking for the _____________ to help with migraine pain management.
(a) Wonder regimen.
(b) Right book.
(c) Best environment.
(d) Wonder drug.

2. The later interviews with a patient should delve more deeply into the _________ of the patient so as to discern the best possible treatment.
(a) Spouse.
(b) Mood.
(c) Children.
(d) Life.

3. A drug may need to be taken ________ if there is severe vomiting present during a migraine episode.
(a) Sublingually.
(b) Orally.
(c) Intravenously.
(d) Rectally.

4. What is NOT one of the things that are listed in the possible visual sensory hallucinations that one might experience?
(a) Flashbacks.
(b) Flashing lights.
(c) Stars.
(d) Geometric figures.

5. One man experienced a ________ sensation in his left foot during the course of a migraine.
(a) Tickling.
(b) Tingling.
(c) Trembling.
(d) Pain.

Short Answer Questions

1. And another category of drugs are called __________ which are used for sleep or for relaxation during the treatment of a migraine.

2. Sacks points out that some migraines tend to present themselves as a ________, from the earliest signs to the aftereffects.

3. ________ is a Chinese food additive which has been linked to many migraine cases, and in causing migraines throughout one's life.

4. __________ emotions, exercise, and excitement are also regularly blamed for migraines though Sacks thinks this is only a part of the answer.

5. There are other hallucinations in which _________ may appear to be bigger or smaller than they actually are.

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